Jerry Kline Helps Couple Buy New Home in Odenton

Jerry Kline (right), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates with first-time home buyers, Richard & Lexi.

Richard and Lexi had enough of rising rents and their lengthy commutes to work. So, they contacted Jerry Kline, realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to help them buy their first home. The couple recently settled on the purchase of a fabulous condo in Odenton, Maryland, which cut Lexi’s commuting time to work from one hour to 10 minutes. What a relief!

The kitchen of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The condo is located in Odenton’s Town Center Commons community, which was built a few years ago directly adjacent to the MARC Commuter Rail Station in Odenton. Within two minutes, the couple can board a commuter train to Union Station in the heart of Washington, D.C. or to Baltimore’s Penn Station. In addition, the U.S. military’s Fort Meade – one of the state’s largest employers -- is located just a five-minute drive from their new home.

The owner’s suite of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The couple’s new condo is a real stunner – the builder’s model home, in fact. It features all of the premium upgrades the builder was offering, including a kitchen with Wyoming Cherry Spice cabinets, a tasteful tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances and sleek granite counters. The main level of the home offers hardwood flooring and a wide-open entertaining area. The upper level of the home includes plush carpeting, an expansive primary bedroom with a tray ceiling, and a primary bath with a deep soaking tub and a double sink vanity.

The owner’s bathroom of 302 Chessington Drive in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The purchase offer submitted by Richard and Lexi was one of many the seller received for the highly coveted property. With his extensive experience assisting buyers in the area, Jerry helped the couple custom-tailor an offer that stood out, and the seller accepted the bid over all the others.

If you or someone you know needs help buying or selling a home in the greater central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline today!

Jerry Helps Family Sell in Odenton, Buy at Lake Linganore

Jerry Kline (left), Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, helps Jody and Chandler Rhodes celebrate the purchase of their new-construction home, located in New Market, Maryland’s, Lake Linganore community.

Chandler & Jody Rhodes had had enough of suburban townhouse living. Jody, in particular, longed to live in a more rural setting, to more fully indulge his love of the outdoors. The busy couple and their two young children also were clearly outgrowing their existing home.

Chandler and Jody recently contacted Jerry Kline to help them sell their three-story townhome in the Piney Orchard section of Odenton, Maryland. Jerry then helped the family locate and purchase a new property some 50 miles away in Frederick County, Maryland.

This home, located in the New Market, Maryland, community of Lake Linganore, was recently purchased for $799,900 by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The Rhodes’ Odenton townhome included a host of attractive updates and unique features. Jerry sold the home in three days – and for the highest price ever paid for a home in The Courts at Piney Orchard. As part of the deal, Jerry also negotiated a rent-back agreement for the sellers, which allowed them to stay in the property after settlement. This helped to make their move to their new home a bit easier.

This home, located at 2421 Winding Ridge Road in Odenton, Maryland, was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland. The home sold for $440,000, the highest price ever paid for a townhome in The Courts at Piney Orchard,

As for their new property, Chandler and Jody purchased a new-construction colonial in the Lake Linganore area of New Market, Maryland. Perched on some 3,700 acres of greenery, Lake Linganore provides access to all kinds of nature-based recreation, including boating, swimming, fishing and more. Homeowners in the Lake Linganore community have access to two private beaches, swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, a golf course, playgrounds, recreational fields and 30 miles of incredible hiking trails.

The couples’ new home boasts a stone-to-ceiling fireplace, upgraded quartz kitchen counters and cabinets, a master bedroom suite with a huge ceramic-tiled Roman shower, a two-story family room and a first-floor office. Chandler and Jody paid $799,900 for the property, and Jerry convinced the builder to provide the couple with $10,000 in closing cost assistance.

A view of the first-floor living area of 7421 Rimrock Court in New Market, Maryland’s, Lake Linganore community. The home was recently sold to buyers represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Finally, the Rhodes family has ready access to their favorite outdoor activities and tons of extra space for their growing children. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

SOLD: The Piney Orchard Townhouse with the Perfect Lawn

The immaculate backyard of 2479 Warm Spring Way in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Larry Rose puts a lot of love into everything he does. A long-time resident of Odenton’s Piney Orchard community, Larry recently decided to move down south to enjoy his retirement. That meant selling his impeccably kept, end-unit townhome in The Courts of Piney Orchard. To do so, Larry and his wife, Susan, chose Jerry Kline of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland to help them.

Jerry met Larry several years ago when Larry was volunteering his time on The Courts Homeowners Association Board. Larry during his time on the Board worked tirelessly to improve his community, and in the process he forged many friendships with his neighbors. Even the neighbors who do not know Larry know his house. It is the handsome, brick-front colonial that stands out because of the immaculate yard.

2479 Warm Spring Way, which is located in The Courts of Piney Orchard in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Larry works on his yard every day. The grass is always thick, dark green and perfectly trimmed. The landscaping looks great, too. It’s literally impossible to find a single weed in the front, side or back lawn. Larry likes it that way.

The upgraded kitchen of 2479 Warm Spring Way. The property is located in The Courts of Piney Orchard in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Of course, the inside of the home is just as perfectly maintained. (This is Larry we’re talking about.) The pristine condition of the property and a host of desirable upgrades attracted multiple purchase offers from buyers. Jerry sold the property in three days.

The master bedroom suite of 2479 Warm Spring Way. The property is located in The Courts of Piney Orchard in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently sold by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

In the end, Larry is sad to see the house go. But happy to start a new chapter in his life.

If you or someone you know is facing a major life event and need to buy or sell a home, call Jerry Kline (443-924-7418) with Keller Williams Flagship today!

Congratulations on Your New-Construction Home in Odenton's Two Rivers!

Jerry Kline (center), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, helps Derek & Jeanette Brown celebrate the purchase of their new-construction home in the Odenton, Maryland, community of Two Rivers.

When Jeanette & Derek Brown were transferred to central Maryland from suburban Philadelphia for Dereks’ new job, they needed to find a new home.

Jeannette, a fellow realtor, contacted Jerry Kline, an agent with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to help the couple find just the right property. There’s nothing better than customizing a home to fit your specific needs. So Jerry helped the couple purchase their recent new-build home in Odenton’s 55+ Two Rivers community.

For active adults who want to live within reach of everything, Two Rivers offers so many amenities. The extraordinary community offers an unparalleled location at the epicenter of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis; and includes every amenity you desire.

There’s the 15,000 square foot clubhouse with entertainment, meeting space and business centers. Or take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools, stopping to relax along the poolside deck or dining terrace.

Afternoons were created for friendly games on one of the four tennis courts, or wandering along the miles of walking, biking and hiking trails, exclusive to The Villages of Two Rivers.

Ponds and wetlands abound in the 160-acre environmental park surrounding the area, as well as an agricultural park with vegetable and farming areas. Two Rivers is 10 minutes to the MARC and Amtrak trains and less than 20 minutes to BWI airport.

If you or someone you know would like more information on Odenton’s Two Rivers community, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland today!

Jerry Kline Helps Piney Orchard Renters Become Piney Orchard Home Owners!

Jerry Kline (left), realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates the new home purchase of Andrew & Jennifer Sasai.

When they met realtor Jerry Kline for the first time, Andrew & Jennifer Sasai already knew which community they wanted to buy a home in — they were already living in that community in a rental home! Having helped scores of clients buy and sell homes in that community — Odenton’s Piney Orchard neighborhood — Jerry Kline made the Sasai’s transition to a new home a particularly easy one. The couple purchased a lovely, updated townhome just a quarter mile from where they were renting.

The Piney Orchard home purchased by Andrew & Jennifer Sasai, with the help of Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The home has a gorgeous, open floor plan with hardwood flooring, an updated kitchen with island and eating area, and a large, fully finished basement. The home also features a large deck and a fenced backyard. But best of all, the home sits just across the street from a beautiful community pool. Summers will be SO fun!

One of the three community outdoor pools in Odenton, Maryland’s, Piney Orchard community.

Do you or someone you know need to buy or sell a home in the greater Fort Meade, Maryland, area? If so, contact Jerry Kline today!

Odenton’s Chapel Grove Neighborhood: 2015 Home Sales Steady, Prices Mixed

Homes for sale in Chapel Grove

Townhome Prices Dropped 4.5 Percent Last Year; Single Family Home Prices Rose 1.5 Percent

Year-end home-sales figures for Odenton, Maryland’s, Chapel Grove neighborhood show home sales remained steady in the community in 2015, but townhome prices significantly lagged those of single-family homes, compared to the previous year.

Statistics supplied by Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI) show that 14 homes sold in Chapel Grove in 2015 – six single-family detached homes and eight townhomes. Average sale prices for detached homes rose 1.5 percent (to $634,638) from 2014, while average sale prices for Chapel Grove townhomes dropped 4.5 percent (to $365,125).

Chapel Grove Home Sales 2012-2015

2015

2014

2013

2012

No. of Homes Sold

14

12

19

12

No. Detached Homes Sold

6

3

10

4

No. Attached Homes Sold

8

9

9

8

Average Price of Detached Homes

$634,638

$624,667

$631,700

$623,750

Average Price of Attached Homes

$365,125

$382,444

$374,308

$362,063

Average No. of Days on Market

83

95

67

101

The sale of townhomes has been remarkably consistent in Chapel Grove over the last four years, with either eight or nine such homes sold in each year from 2012 to 2015. Over the same period, sales of single family homes has varied from a low of three homes in 2014 to a high of 10 homes in 2013.

The average number of “days on market” for Chapel Grove homes sold last year fell from 2014, from 95 days to 83 days. Of the last four years, homes sales were strongest in Chapel Grove in 2013, when 19 homes sold with an average days-on-market of 67 days.

Chapel Grove is comprised of 252 luxury single family homes and 159 townhomes built by Winchester Homes between 2002 and 2009. The homes are located near Fort Meade, Maryland, and are situated on well-planned sites that are surrounded by preserved woodlands and open space for recreation.

For more information on the Fort Meade and Annapolis, Maryland, real estate markets, contact Jerry Kline at (443) 924-7418.

New Listing in Odenton, Maryland - 710 Crawfords Knoll Ct.!

JUST LISTED by Jerry Kline of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland -- 710 Crawfords Knoll Ct. Odenton, Maryland (MLS#AA8677052 -- $435,000).

This 18-month-old, single-family gem looks new, smells new and feels new!

It's the first re-sale in the new-construction community of Crawfords Knoll, just down the street from Odenton's Piney Orchard and Chapel Grove neighborhoods.

The home features a stone front, 9-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, four large bedrooms and a spacious family room on lower level.

Luxury abounds in the spa-styled super bath in the master suite.

The home also backs to trees and features a good-sized yard for that vegetable garden you wanted.

The home is nestled in an ideal location,  five minutes from Fort Meade/NSA, the MARC commuter rail station in Odenton, and shopping and restaurants at Waugh Chapel Town Center. It's also directly adjacent to walking and biking trails. Best of all, since the home is so young, it includes the remainder of the 10-yr. builder's warranty!

Call me today for a private showing (443) 924-7418!